Ezekiel 2:7 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ezekiel 2:6-10

The prophet, having received his commission, here receives a charge with it. It is a post of honour to which he is advanced, but withal it is a post of service and work, and it is here required of him, I. That he be bold. He must act in the discharge of this trust with an undaunted courage and resolution, and not be either driven off from his work or made to drive on heavily, by the difficulties and oppositions that he would be likely to meet with in it: Son of man, be not afraid of them,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 2:7

And thou shall speak my words unto them ,.... Not his own words, but those the Lord should put into his mouth. The Targum is, "and thou shall prophesy the words of my prophecy unto them:' whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear ; See Gill on Ezekiel 2:5 ; for they are most rebellious ; or "rebellion" F3 מרי המה "rebellio ipsi", Montanus, Polanus, Starckius; "inobedientia sunt", Cocceius. itself; as the carnal mind is said to be "enmity" itself against God, ... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 2:7

Whether they will hear - Whether they receive the message, or persecute thee for it, declare it to them, that they may be without excuse. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 2:7

Verse 7 Again he repeats what he had said, with but the change of a few words, yet the meaning is the same, that the Prophet should not desist in the midst of his course, if he saw that he did not obtain what he wished and hoped for. For when we apply ourselves to what God commands, we ought to be of good cheer, and expect that some fruit of our labor may appear. We may, therefore, indulge both hopes and wishes, but if it should turn out otherwise than we anticipated, yet we ought to leave the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 2:3-8

The commission to prophetic service. "And he said unto me, Son of man, I send thee to the children of Israel," etc. We have here— I. A DISCOURAGING SPHERE OF PROPHETIC SERVICE . ( Ezekiel 2:3 , Ezekiel 2:4 .) Ezekiel was sent to: 1 . A people who had mournfully fallen. "I send thee to the children of Israel, to a rebellious nation that hath rebelled against me." By descent they were sons of Israel, who had engaged in mighty wrestling with God, and by faith had... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 2:6-8

God's ambassador a warrior. The path of duty, since the Fall, is never smooth. We may have an inward sense of delight—tranquil satisfaction, arising from the approval of conscience and the smile of God—but from without we must expect sharp opposition. There is demand for vigilance, skill, and courage. I. OPPOSITION FORESEEN . Men who have long time departed from God are not easily induced to return. The tree that has grown wildly crooked, cannot readily be restored to straightness... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 2:7

Thou shalt speak my words, etc. The words conveyed read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 2:7

Preaching to unwilling hearers. There can be no more difficult or painful duty than that of a preacher to unwilling hearers. But it was seen in the case of Hebrew prophets; it was illustrated in Christ's brave dealings with the Pharisees and Sadducees; and it must necessarily fall at times to the lot of every faithful Christian minister in the present day. I. IT IS THE DUTY OF THE PREACHER TO DELIVER A MESSAGE TO ALL KINDS OF HEARERS . He cannot select his... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ezekiel 2:6-8

Ezekiel 2:6-8. And thou, be not afraid of them “The prophets and messengers of God are often exhorted to take courage, and are promised a proportionable assistance in the discharge of their office, without fearing any man’s person, or standing in awe of any man’s greatness.” Lowth. Neither be afraid of their words Their accusations, threats, or whatever else a malicious heart can suggest to the tongue. Though briers and thorns be with thee Though thou art among such as study to vex and... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 2:1-10

Sent to a stubborn people (2:1-3:15)In contrast to the glorious and almighty God, Ezekiel is addressed merely as ‘son of man’. This was a Hebrew phrase which here simply means ‘man’ (GNB: mortal man) and which is used consistently throughout the book when Ezekiel is addressed (2:1-2). God was going to send Ezekiel with his message to his rebellious people (3). Ezekiel was warned that he might suffer cruel treatment at the hands of his countrymen, but he had to persevere. Whether they heeded his... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ezekiel 2:6-10

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 2:7

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 2:7

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 2:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 2:3-8

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 2:6-8

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 2:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 2:7

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ezekiel 2:6-8

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 2:1-10

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